You need more than a degree in accounting to secure yourself a position with an employer. Whilst a good degree is important, organisations are also looking for a candidate with the ideal qualities and characteristics to best suit the role. Here are the top additional qualities employers seek.. Assertive confidence: You must be able
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BPP Study Tips series gives you the tools to study effectively for those exams. This article outlines our audience interaction and the full series of posts including food, drink, exercise, sleep, sounds and surrounds.
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Let’s face it, we all like the occasional burger and fries - but when it comes to studying for life-changing exams, it’s good to consider extra ways in which to boost your performance. Unfortunately eating a greasy burger is not the way to do it.
Time and again it’s been proven that a diet rich in essential fatty acids, fruits and vegetables can do incredible things for your health. They help avoid high blood pressure and health-related issues later in life, do wonders for your mental well-being and boost your brain power. We all lead busy lives, so increasing your studying effectiveness should be of the utmost priority.
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As well as a thorough understanding of the syllabus, the examiner also wants you to demonstrate that you can manage your time in a sensible and productive way. If you do so then you are quite likely to pass. If you don’t then you are likely to struggle – even if you know the syllabus inside out!
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As your exam draws closer, your revision strategy needs to adapt for those few final hours. Here’s our top tips on revising the day before your big test.. The day before Lose all distractions. Turn off the TV, your phone and tell your parents or housemates not to disturb you. If necessary unplug your internet connection.
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Communication is a key skill for accountants. It’s great being able to manipulate data for yourself but the ability to help a wider business understand their incoming and outgoing finances is an essential. Here are our top tips on presenting your financial data. Understand your audience Talk to your stakeholders and take the time
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A career change is a huge decision to make, so to help we’ve compiled a list of what to consider before diving into your new work industry. Sit down and write a list of all your career possibilities Applying for every job advert you come across will be a huge drain of your time,
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Accountancy is among the world’s most stimulating, exciting and rewarding professions. It’s at the heart of every modern business, and people with the right financial skills are an asset no modern organisation can afford to be without. In this webinar, learn about the various skills you will need to launch your accounting career, and the
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Feel like your career isn’t moving forward anymore? You’re not alone, in today’s competitive business environments more and more people are reaching a stage where they run out of energy to push their job, or are simply not in a position where they can develop anymore. The important thing is to recognise this has happened,
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A good accountant is always developing and moving forward – knowledge of industry events, regulation changes and best practice is essential if you want to be at the top of your game. However, professional development or qualifications can be expensive to fund yourself. The good news is that quite often employers are willing to invest
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Welcome back to our Excel Tips Series Each week we’ll be bringing you our top 3 mini-tips to ease your Excel experience Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 1. Use NETWORKDAYS to figure out working days over an amount of time A handy formula for figuring
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Going back to work after a career break – maternity leave, caring for a family member or just following other goals – can be daunting, and at times seem impossible. Your former colleagues have likely moved on with their careers, and new technologies or industry trends mean the business world has changed. The good news
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Welcome back to our Excel Tips Series Each week we’ll be bringing you our top 3 mini-tips to ease your Excel experience Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 1. Concatenate to join different cells together The concatenate function is a brilliant way to join bits of data together
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It’s easy to assume that the bigger the company, the better the job and the better opportunities you’ll be offered. But this isn’t always the case – small firms have their advantages too! Here’s the pros and cons of different financial companies to work for. Large companies Pros On average, larger companies are
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Welcome back to our Excel Tips Series Each week we’ll be bringing you our top 3 mini-tips to ease your Excel experience Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 1. Master IF Functions The IF function isn’t as scary as it first seems, and can be a handy way to quickly
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Welcome back to our Excel Tips Series Each week we’ll be bringing you our top 3 mini-tips to ease your Excel experience Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 1. Calculate average percentage growth Average percentage growth is a really useful measure of performance, and with this formula it’s quick and easy to
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First jobs are notoriously not fun. Staying motivated when everyone around you is further up their career ladder can be tricky, so here’s our top tips on staying happy and motivated when your work isn’t as interesting as it could be. Reminder yourself of why you’re here When you’re just starting out, your career
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